公开(公告)号：US08443545B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US13556742

申请日：2012-07-24

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated system for sampling seeds includes a seed loading station for separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds held in a seed hopper, an imaging station configured to receive the separated seeds from the seed loading station and collect image data of the received seeds, and a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue samples from the seeds after the image data of the seeds is collected. And, an automated method for sampling seeds includes separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds, imaging the separated seeds, and removing tissue samples from the imaged seeds.

Abstract translation: 用于采样种子的自动化系统包括种子加载站，用于将保存在种子料斗中的多个种子分离各个种子;成像站，被配置为从种子装载站接收分离的种子并收集接收到的种子的图像数据;以及 种子取样子系统，被配置为在收集种子的图像数据之后从种子中去除组织样本。 并且，用于取样种子的自动化方法包括从多个种子中分离单独的种子，成像分离的种子，以及从成像的种子中去除组织样品。

公开(公告)号：US20120288854A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13556742

申请日：2012-07-24

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: C12N5/04 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  C12M1/26 ,  C12Q1/02

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated system for sampling seeds includes a seed loading station for separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds held in a seed hopper, an imaging station configured to receive the separated seeds from the seed loading station and collect image data of the received seeds, and a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue samples from the seeds after the image data of the seeds is collected. And, an automated method for sampling seeds includes separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds, imaging the separated seeds, and removing tissue samples from the imaged seeds.

Abstract translation: 用于采样种子的自动化系统包括种子加载站，用于将保存在种子料斗中的多个种子分离各个种子;成像站，被配置为从种子装载站接收分离的种子并收集接收到的种子的图像数据;以及 种子取样子系统，被配置为在收集种子的图像数据之后从种子中去除组织样本。 并且，用于取样种子的自动化方法包括从多个种子中分离单独的种子，成像分离的种子，以及从成像的种子中去除组织样品。

公开(公告)号：US20120021411A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US13251993

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: C12N5/04 ,  C12M1/26 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  C12Q1/02

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: A seed sampling system includes a seed transport configured to hold multiple individual seeds together as a group and transport the multiple individual seeds together as the group, and to allow the multiple individual seeds to be oriented, substantially simultaneously, while the multiple individual seeds are being held in the seed transport. The seed sampling system also includes a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. And, a method for removing tissue from the multiple individual seeds includes loading the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport, orienting the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport substantially simultaneously, and removing tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds.

Abstract translation: 种子采集系统包括种子传送器，其被配置为将多个个体种子作为一组保持在一起，并将多个个体种子作为组传送到一起，并且允许多个个体种子基本上同时定向，同时多个单独种子正在 举行种子运输。 种子采样系统还包括种子取样子系统，其构造成从取向的多个单独种子中去除组织。 并且，用于从多个单独种子中去除组织的方法包括将种子转运中的多个单独种子加载，基本上同时使种子转运中的多个单独种子定向，并从定向的多个单独种子中去除组织。

公开(公告)号：US08401271B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US13481028

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham ,  Steven H. Modiano

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham ,  Steven H. Modiano

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/3425 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2021/0339 ,  G01N2021/8592 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating and sorting seeds based on characteristics of the seeds. One system includes an imaging and analysis subsystem that collects image data from the seeds and analyzes the collected image data for characteristics of the seeds. This subsystem can include an imaging theater having mirrors that reflect image data from the seeds to an imaging device for collection. The system can also include an off-loading and sorting subsystem configured to sort the seeds based on their characteristics. And, one method includes illuminating the seeds and collecting image data from the seeds for determining their characteristics. The image data can be collected from at least three portions of the seeds at each of a plurality of sequentially changing spectral wavelengths. In addition (or alternatively), the image data can be collected from top and bottom portions of the seeds using a single imaging device.

Abstract translation: 提供的系统和方法用于根据种子的特征来评估和分选种子。 一个系统包括成像和分析子系统，其从种子收集图像数据，并分析所收集的图像数据以获得种子的特征。 该子系统可以包括具有将来自种子的图像数据反射到用于收集的成像装置的反射镜的成像影院。 该系统还可以包括卸载和排序子系统，其被配置为基于其特征对种子进行分类。 并且，一种方法包括照亮种子并从种子收集图像数据以确定其特性。 可以从多个顺序变化的光谱波长中的每一个的种子的至少三个部分收集图像数据。 另外（或替代地），可以使用单个成像装置从种子的顶部和底部收集图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US08189901B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12129444

申请日：2008-05-29

Applicant: Steven H. Modiano ,  Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R Eathington ,  Mike Graham

Inventor： Steven H. Modiano ,  Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R Eathington ,  Mike Graham

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/3425 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2021/0339 ,  G01N2021/8592 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for sorting seeds based on identified phenotypes of the seeds. In various embodiments, the system includes an optics and controller station structured and operable to collect image data of a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions of each respective seed in a set of seeds, and to analyze the collected image data to determine whether each seed exhibits a desired phenotype. The system further includes a seed loading, transporting and sorting station structured and operable to singulate each seed of the set of seeds from a plurality of seeds in a bulk seed hopper, transport the set of seeds to the optics and controller station, and selectively sort each seed to a respective one of a plurality of seed repositories based on whether each respective seed exhibits the desired phenotype.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了基于鉴定的种子表型来分选种子的系统和方法。 在各种实施例中，系统包括被构造和可操作以收集一组种子中每个相应种子的顶部，底部和多个侧部的图像数据的光学元件和控制器站，并且分析所收集的图像数据 以确定每个种子是否表现出期望的表型。 该系统还包括种子装载，运输和分拣站，其结构化并可操作以从散装种子料斗中的多个种子中分离出种子组中的每个种子，将该种子传送到光学和控制台，并选择性地分选 基于每个各自的种子是否显示期望的表型，每个种子到多个种子库中的相应一个种子库。

公开(公告)号：US08028469B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US12128279

申请日：2008-05-28

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an automated seed sampling and sorting system. The system includes an imaging station for collecting image data of a set of seeds and a seed orientation station for independently positioning each seed in the set in a desired orientation based on the collected image data. The system further includes a seed sample and sort station for extracting a sample from each seed in the set, sorting each sample to a sample tray and sorting each sampled seed to a seed tray.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，本公开提供了一种自动种子采样和分选系统。 该系统包括用于收集一组种子的图像数据的成像站和用于基于收集的图像数据以期望的方向独立地将集合中的每个种子单独定位的种子取向站。 该系统还包括种子样品和分选站，用于从组中的每个种子中提取样品，将每个样品分选到样品盘并将每个取样的种子分选到种子盘中。

公开(公告)号：US20080310674A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12129444

申请日：2008-05-29

Applicant: Steven H. Modiano ,  Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham

Inventor： Steven H. Modiano ,  Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/3425 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2021/0339 ,  G01N2021/8592 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for sorting seeds based on identified phenotypes of the seeds. In various embodiments, the system includes an optics and controller station structured and operable to collect image data of a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of side portions of each respective seed in a set of seeds, and to analyze the collected image data to determine whether each seed exhibits a desired phenotype. The system further includes a seed loading, transporting and sorting station structured and operable to singulate each seed of the set of seeds from a plurality of seeds in a bulk seed hopper, transport the set of seeds to the optics and controller station, and selectively sort each seed to a respective one of a plurality of seed repositories based on whether each respective seed exhibits the desired phenotype.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了基于鉴定的种子表型来分选种子的系统和方法。 在各种实施例中，系统包括被构造和可操作以收集一组种子中每个相应种子的顶部，底部和多个侧部的图像数据的光学元件和控制器站，并且分析所收集的图像数据 以确定每个种子是否表现出期望的表型。 该系统还包括种子装载，运输和分拣站，其结构化并可操作以从散装种子料斗中的多个种子中分离出种子组中的每个种子，将该种子传送到光学和控制台，并选择性地分选 基于每个各自的种子是否显示期望的表型，每个种子到多个种子库中的相应一个种子库。

公开(公告)号：US20120228199A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13481028

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Steven H. Modiano ,  Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham

Inventor： Steven H. Modiano ,  Kevin L. Deppermann ,  James Crain ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Mike Graham

IPC: B07C5/00 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G06K9/00 ,  B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/10 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/3422 ,  B07C5/3425 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/253 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6452 ,  G01N21/6456 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2021/0339 ,  G01N2021/8592 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/129

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating and sorting seeds based on characteristics of the seeds. One system includes an imaging and analysis subsystem that collects image data from the seeds and analyzes the collected image data for characteristics of the seeds. This subsystem can include an imaging theater having minors that reflect image data from the seeds to an imaging device for collection. The system can also include an off-loading and sorting subsystem configured to sort the seeds based on their characteristics. And, one method includes illuminating the seeds and collecting image data from the seeds for determining their characteristics. The image data can be collected from at least three portions of the seeds at each of a plurality of sequentially changing spectral wavelengths. In addition (or alternatively), the image data can be collected from top and bottom portions of the seeds using a single imaging device.

Abstract translation: 提供的系统和方法用于根据种子的特征来评估和分选种子。 一个系统包括成像和分析子系统，其从种子收集图像数据，并分析所收集的图像数据以获得种子的特征。 该子系统可以包括具有将来自种子的图像数据反映到用于收集的成像装置的未成年人的成像影院。 该系统还可以包括卸载和排序子系统，其被配置为基于其特征对种子进行分类。 并且，一种方法包括照亮种子并从种子收集图像数据以确定其特性。 可以从多个顺序变化的光谱波长中的每一个的种子的至少三个部分收集图像数据。 另外（或替代地），可以使用单个成像装置从种子的顶部和底部收集图像数据。

公开(公告)号：US08245439B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US13251993

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: A seed sampling system includes a seed transport configured to hold multiple individual seeds together as a group and transport the multiple individual seeds together as the group, and to allow the multiple individual seeds to be oriented, substantially simultaneously, while the multiple individual seeds are being held in the seed transport. The seed sampling system also includes a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. And, a method for removing tissue from the multiple individual seeds includes loading the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport, orienting the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport substantially simultaneously, and removing tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds.

Abstract translation: 种子采集系统包括种子传送器，其被配置为将多个个体种子作为一组保持在一起，并将多个个体种子作为组传送到一起，并且允许多个个体种子基本上同时定向，同时多个单独种子正在 举行种子运输。 种子采样系统还包括种子取样子系统，其构造成从取向的多个单独种子中去除组织。 并且，用于从多个单独种子中去除组织的方法包括将种子转运中的多个单独种子加载，基本上同时使种子转运中的多个单独种子定向，并从定向的多个单独种子中去除组织。

公开(公告)号：US20080317279A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12128279

申请日：2008-05-28

Applicant: Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an automated seed sampling and sorting system. The system includes an imaging station for collecting image data of a set of seeds and a seed orientation station for independently positioning each seed in the set in a desired orientation based on the collected image data. The system further includes a seed sample and sort station for extracting a sample from each seed in the set, sorting each sample to a sample tray and sorting each sampled seed to a seed tray.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，本公开提供了一种自动种子采样和分选系统。 该系统包括用于收集一组种子的图像数据的成像站和用于基于收集的图像数据以期望的方向独立地将集合中的每个种子单独定位的种子取向站。 该系统还包括种子样品和分选站，用于从组中的每个种子中提取样品，将每个样品分选到样品盘并将每个取样的种子分选到种子盘中。